In case you missed the Trump/Musk takedown in the French Senate. . .

[ariadne0614]

This happened in March, but I didn’t see any coverage at the time. It took my breath away, and I wanted to share the experience. Apparently it went viral on the interwebs. The translation is in nice, big font.

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Stop What You’re Doing And Watch This French Senator’s Take On Trump, Musk
Beware the “ketamine-fueled jester.”

By
Ryan Grenoble
Mar 6, 2025, 05:58 PM EST
|Updated Mar 10, 2025

A French politician by the name of Claude Malhuret has unexpectedly gained a global following after an eight-minute address to his colleagues in the French Senate on Tuesday went viral.
The speech offers a clear-eyed assessment of President Donald Trump’s alarming efforts to destroy democracy both in America and abroad, aided by Elon Musk, whom he refers to as “a ketamine-fueled jester.”

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“Never in history has a President of the United States capitulated to the enemy,” said Malhuret, reflecting on Trump’s baffling subservience to Russian President Vladimir Putin and constant belittling of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “Never has anyone supported an aggressor against an ally.”
He continued: “We were at war with a dictator, now we are fighting a dictator backed by a traitor.”

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/french-senator-speech-trump-ukraine-russia_n_67ca0a83e4b0404dff3019c7

[Dave Bowman]

1. "ketamine-fueled jester"

Yup, that's a great description of that hungry parasite.

[ariadne0614]

4. That was a good one.

There were many others as well. I should make a list.

[BidenRocks]

25. What do they know?

This entire admin looks drug fueled.
I think they are seizing drugs for resale and personal use.
Drug test them all!!

[malaise]

2. The world should watch this

Rec. Rec. Rec

[ariadne0614]

3. I know! Right?

It felt like that scene in Casablanca.

[malaise]

9. Sent it to all my siblings and their kids

Must watch

[hlthe2b]

12. Yes. France's Claude Malhuret is their 21st century gift to US democracy--or what we hope remains of it...

[ariadne0614]

17. Yes, and yet, he's described as a "center right" politician.

The French version must be radically different from ours.

[hlthe2b]

18. I've noticed that in comparisons even more broadly compared to ours...

How distorted/ our politics has become...

[ariadne0614]

20. Indeed.

One might wonder if our society is degenerating. Could it be the junk food?

[DFW]

29. That's only because their "mainstream left" is nut case level

Melanchon makes Marchais look moderate.

[ariadne0614]

30. Ah.

Now I need to look up Marchais. Lifetime learning never ends. 🙂

[DFW]

32. He was the arrogant, nasty gazillionaire boss of the French Communist Party

Once, when asked if he would give up power if his party gained the government, and were then voted out, he asked, probably in all sincerity, “why would anyone ever vote us out?”

[ariadne0614]

33. Mon Dieu!

Thanks for saving me the trouble.

[DFW]

34. Michel Sardou sang it in his song "Manie Manie"

“L’intellectualo gaucho manie, manie!”

[SCantiGOP]

5. 600% tariffs on France

about to be announced.
But don’t worry, they will be rescinded in 3 days.

[dchill]

6. Impressive!

We need more leaders like him.

[Easterncedar]

7. Thank you, brother

[BComplex]

8. So brilliantly and perfectly stated! Holy shit! Where are our Democratic congresscritters in spreading this

across the country and the world? THIS is what Democrats should be using to spread the word to American republican zombies, as well as those so-called independents and "low information voters". And, also, to let the protesters know they aren't alone in this.
IT'S TIME!!!

[ariadne0614]

11. My feelings exactly. n/t

[brakester]

10. Our ally, The European Union,

may be able to defend us against the Magats some day.
I've often thought we might need outside help. These orange parasites are travelling at warp speed to destroy our fine country.

Thank you, Senator Malhuret!!!!

[pansypoo53219]

13. awesome. just call him the nazi he is + a bafoon.

[steventh]

14. C'est un beau discours.

C'est un beau discours. Et tellement plein de vérité.

Gave me hope, something to smile about for a change.

[ariadne0614]

16. C'est vrais, sans dout.

It had the same effect on me. We must be starved for fearless declarations of the truth.

[Bumbles]

15. Malhuret gave an inspiring speech, one we should be hearing from our own representatives.

[malaise]

19. Send it to them

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That is all

[Hotler]

27. And Schumer.

[BBbats]

21. I reposted this back in March on my Facebook page.

He's absolutely dead on!
Even my Trump supporting friends couldn't make any argument.
They usually do!

[ariadne0614]

22. It gets more relevant by the hour. n/t

[meow2u3]

23. Now we're fighting against a dictator supported by a traitor

This French Senator, Claude Malhuret, nailed it!

[AllaN01Bear]

24. didnt watch the mans speach butt read the sumary. loved it. ding. this.

[c-rational]

26. Excellent. K&R.

[Hotler]

28. Bravo, a must watch, clear and to the point. A MAGA could comprehend it.

Of course they would have to pause in places to sound out the words.
Again, bravo.

[ariadne0614]

31. Glad you appreciated it. n/t

[Johnny999r]

36. French speech

My wife forwarded this speech to me, I'm glad she did. It's a must watch and listen speech and should be required viewing by both parties, especially Republicans, focusing on their spineless support towards the lunatic Trump. To Democrats, to educate and inspire them to push harder on the fight for the democracy agenda. Thank you sir, you have my respect.

[Blue Owl]

35. K&R